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You can't. It has to be adjusted by a technician working for the company who provided the machine to you, and only on the order of the physician. After all, an inappropriate pressure could be harmful to the patient. If you think your CPAP pressure is inappropriate, simply contact the physician who prescribed it and tell him or her.
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Pap smear is a clinical chemistry test?
A pap smear is a cytological test. It is not a chemical test.
What is the normal value for PIP in respiratory therapy?
Peak Respiratory Pressure: Pressure (resistance) at the end of expiration. Just when initiating the inspiration. Normal (20 cm H2O)= 14.71 mmHg.Reasons for increasing: blockage of airways by sputum/barotraumastiffer lung (non-compliant)= higher PAP
Is lung stem cell treatment for COPD worthwhile?
Not at the present time. COPD is the result of a scared lung and loss of elastin in the airways, the only current treatment is PAP (positive airway pressure). (And that does NOT cure it, only the symptoms.
Name for pathology method to report cervical cytology?
pap
How do you say the sheet of paper in spanish?
la hoja de papel ( la oha day pap-el)
What is the difference between a bi pap and a c pap machine?
the bi pap has oxygen added to the air where as the c pap has just compressed room air I am very sorry to have to do this, but the above answer is incorrect. I am fully aware of the function of bi-pap and c-pap systems, as I live with one every night, and have researched the technologies in depth. A c-pap machine provides a constant air pressure to the mask of the wearer, whether they are breathing in or out. A bi-pap machine provides one pressure on inhale (higher pressure) and another (lower pressure) on exhale. Either of these machines can be used with or without oxygen added. Likewise, either machine can be run with added humitity. A c-pap machine is more difficult to get used to than a b-ipap macchine, since you are exhaling against a greater pressure with a c-pap unit. A bi-pap unit senses your breathing, and reduces its pressure as soon as you start exhaling. I use a bi-pap machine, and it is very comfortable to use. I have never been able to get used to a c-pap machine; I can't exhale against the pressure. The main reason why everyone doesn't use a bi-pap machine is the cost - thousands of dollars for a bi-pap machine versus hundreds of dollars for a c-pap machine.
How do you adjust pressure on c pap?
Consult with your caregiver. Every model of cpap has different key combinations to get into the programming mode.
What is the best treatment option for sleep apnea?
Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP). If you have moderate to severe sleep apnea, you may benefit from a machine that delivers air pressure through a mask placed over your nose while you sleep. With CPAP (SEE-pap), the air pressure is somewhat greater than that of the surrounding air, and is just enough to keep your upper airway passages open, preventing apnea and snoring.
What is the difference between a CPAp and BI-PAP machine?
My daughter-in-law has just been diagnoised with ALS and and been put on a 'breathing machine" a BI-Pap. I have sleep apnea and us a C-Pap machine at night, what is the difference brtween the two?Gerry CunninghamA C Pap is usually used for mild/moderate sleep apnea. It holds the throat open to prevent it from collapsing during sleep.A Bi Pap has 2 pressures: a stronger one while breathing in, a lesser one during expiration. It's often used for severe obstructive sleep apnea, or for people that have trouble maintaining oxygenation on their own. Hope this helped.
What are the requirements for birth control?
Legally, only blood pressure monitoring is required. Doctors will require a pap smear or pelvic exam, but this is illegal. Pap tests are an OPTIONAL test for cancer in women.
Can the bladder be damaged or its sphincter during a pap smear?
A pap smear cannot damage the bladder or its sphincter. The speculum may put some temporary pressure against the bladder. The sphincter is not affected at all.
Can you catch up on sleep?
no Whatever sleep was lost one night, cannot be made up the next or over any period of time. The body needs a certain amount of rest every single night in order to rejuvenate itself and be ready for the next day. Sort of like recharging your cell phone battery at night so it's ready for all your calling activity the next day. Some people have a sleeping disorder ... called Sleep Apnea ... this occurs during sleep when the soft palate relaxes and cuts off the air supply to the lungs (apnea) and brings the person from REM sleep up to the first level of sleep, thus disturbing the deep sleep rest time. I have Sleep Apnea, and I use a C-PAP every night as a sleeping aid. C-PAP stands for Continuous Positive Air Pressure ... One wears a device that either covers both the nostrils and the mouth (mask) or just the nostrils (nose pillows) and a prescribed amount of air is delivered that will keep that airway completely open all night long. I can't sleep without using this machine ... it is absolutely wonderful, and my wife says all my snoring has ceased completely. I awaken feeling completely refreshed. My C-PAP unit also has a water reservoir and a heater so that warm moist air can be used when the inside air of the hours isn't humid enough. A C-PAP machine cannot be bought without a Doctor's Prescription ... most insurance plans will cover the expenses and subsequent supplies. See your doctor for more information. If you are diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea and are prescribed a c-pap or bi-pap machine, do not be put off by it. It may appear to be a terrible inconvenience and seem to be very uncomfortable at first, but in a short amount of time you will wonder how you ever lived without it.
Do you need to see a doctor if you cant stop yawning?
Yes, and the sooner the better. You could possibly have sleep apnea, a condition that prevents a person from getting to the deep "REM" stage of sleep. Ask your doctor for a "sleep study," and if an apnea (an interruption of sleep where the pallet temporarily closes off the airway to the lungs) is diagnosed, there is a simple non-surgical treatment available: using a C-PAP (Continuous Positive Air Pressure) machine, which keeps that pallet airway open all night long. I've been a user of a C-PAP for almost three years now and absolutely love this machine. Mine has a humidifier attached (uses distilled water) for those times when the ambient air is too dry. Most insurance companies will pay for such a medical device.
Can a pap smear stop you from conceiving?
A pap smear does not affect your fertility. You are as likely to get pregnant after a pap smear as you are before a pap smear.
What are cpap machines?
C-pap machines are devices that help one who has trouble sleeping at night due to Sleep Apnea, or severe snoring issues. The C-pap keeps the tissue in a persons throat open with pressurized air flow.
Can a c-pap machine run on a power inverter?
Yes, provided the power inverter has a high enough power rating (wattage) for the CPAP device.
What device is worn by a person with sleep apnea-?
It's called a CPAP machine. A portable device that helps the air flow...Has a little mask that goes over face. I've also heard of similar IPAP and BI-Pap machines. Truly the best cure typically is weight loss-but of course that isn't the cause of sleep apnea in all cases. http://www.webmd.com/sleep-disorders/sleep-apnea/continuous-positive-airway-pressure-cpap-for-obstructive-sleep-apnea
